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Liverpool Farm School metal-workers
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Liverpool Farm School metal-workers
As part of their metal work training, Approved School inmates from the Liverpool Farm School inspect an aeroplane engine. Date: circa 1937
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© Mary Evans/Peter Higginbotham Collection
Approved Carehome Inmates Inspect Liverpool Orphanage Orphans Services Welfare 1937 Childrens
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This evocative photograph captures a moment of education and innovation at Liverpool Farm School in the late 1930s. In this image, a group of Approved School inmates, children from the Liverpool Farm School and Children's Home, are intently examining an aeroplane engine. As part of their metalwork training, these young people were gaining valuable skills and knowledge that would prepare them for future employment and independence. The Liverpool Farm School, a residential institution for orphaned, neglected, and delinquent children, provided care, welfare, and social services to those in need. The school's metalwork program was just one of the many trades and vocational courses offered to help students acquire practical skills and build self-confidence. The inclusion of an aeroplane engine in their training curriculum reflects the technological advancements of the time and the forward-thinking approach of the Liverpool Farm School. The children's fascination with the engine, as they carefully inspect its components, speaks to their natural curiosity and eagerness to learn. This photograph offers a poignant glimpse into the past, showcasing the importance of education, skill development, and the transformative power of hands-on learning for young people in need of care and support.
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